[Verse 1] G C/G On a hill far away, stood an old rugged cross D4/G C/G G The emblem of suffering and shame G C/G And I love that old cross where the dearest and best D4/G C/G G For a world of lost sinners was slain [Chorus] D Em And I'll cherish the old rugged cross C/G G D/F# until my trophies at last I lay down Em C/G I will cling to the old rugged cross Em7 D C/G G And exchange it someday for a crown [Verse 2] G C/G In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine D4/G C/G G A wonderous beauty I see G C/G For t'was on that old cross Jesus suffered and died D4/G C/G G To pardon and sanctify me [Verse 3] G C/G To the old rugged cross I will ever be true D4/G C/G G Its shame and reproach gladly bear G C/G Then He'll call me some day to my home far away D4/G C/G G Where His glory forever I'll share